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Actor Injures Audience Member with Sword During Performance

2/20/2026

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During a February 20, 2026 performance of Richard III at the Schaubühne in Berlin, actor Lars Eidinger had a sword slip from his hand, lightly injuring an audience member.
The woman received on-site treatment before leaving the theater.
Eidinger immediately apologized and ensured the woman was okay.
The Schaubühne theater plans to continue its schedule despite the incident.
Eidinger previously suffered a head injury during a Hamlet performance in London.

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Story summary

During a February 20, 2026 performance of Richard III at the Schaubühne in Berlin, actor Lars Eidinger had a sword slip from his hand, lightly injuring an audience member.
The woman received on-site treatment before leaving the theater.
Eidinger immediately apologized and ensured the woman was okay.
The Schaubühne theater plans to continue its schedule despite the incident.
Eidinger previously suffered a head injury during a Hamlet performance in London.